Core Points - Xi'an has launched a direct international flight route to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with flights operating every Tuesday and Friday [1] - The new route is part of Xi'an Xianyang International Airport's strategy to enhance its international connectivity, which now includes 59 international passenger routes to 52 cities across 25 countries [2] - The airport aims to strengthen its logistics services, achieving a 116.1% year-on-year increase in international cargo volume, reaching 44,000 tons as of August [2] Group 1 - The direct flight GJ8557 departs from Xi'an at 11:10 AM and arrives in Dushanbe at 1:30 PM local time, while the return flight GJ8558 leaves Dushanbe at 3:00 PM and arrives back in Xi'an at 10:30 PM local time [1] - Xi'an Xianyang International Airport has established connections to eight cities in Central Asia, covering all five Central Asian countries [2] - The airport is focusing on expanding its international flight network, particularly targeting routes to Europe and enhancing connections to major cities like London, Paris, and Milan [2]